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Three of the four heroines in D.C. ~Da Capo~ Re:tune.

13.05.2025

Visual novel remake D.C. ~Da Capo~ Re:tune launches this October

I love game remake inception: remakes of remakes of remakes (and so on). That’s what is happening here with D.C. ~Da Capo~ Re:tune. It is a full remake of the 2002 remake of visual novel D.C. ~Da Capo~. Today, a launch date of late October was announced for this newest version. The game centres on a “boring” boy with the power to create sweets out of thin air, and his love story with his adopted sister’s old friend.…

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Visual novel remake D.C. ~Da Capo~ Re:tune launches this October

May 13, 2025

Bushiroad Games/News

I love game remake inception: remakes of remakes of remakes (and so on). That’s what is happening here with D.C. ~Da Capo~ Re:tune. It is a full remake of the 2002 remake of visual novel D.C. ~Da Capo~. Today, a launch date of late October was announced for this newest…

Age of Empires Definitive Edition Review

Review: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Three Kingdoms Expansion (Sony PlayStation 5)

May 12, 2025

Reviews/Sony PlayStation 5/Strategy

I prefer playing games on consoles, as a rule of thumb. I’ve said this often enough, but to repeat the reason for it: I spend so much time working on PCs that I struggle to sit down and play games on them without something kicking in my brain and telling…

A newly-cropped version of Dee Dee in the DDNet news studio.

The catch-up coffee: May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

catch-up coffee/News

Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. I will bring you the best news you may have missed with each issue. Grab the biggest mug you’ve got, fill it with your favourite brew, and catch up with us (and our favourite news anchor, Dee Dee)!…

Crime-solving visual novel Bustafellows season2 launches in the West this July

May 9, 2025

News/PQube

Nearly a year ago, PQube announced it would publish otome crime-solving cinematic visual novel Bustafellows season2 in the West in 2025. And it is making good on that promise! The sequel to Bustafellows (which DDNet Editor-in-Chief Matt describes as being right up there with the best crime fiction works he’s…

Refresh the town of Splatterville when Spray Paint Simulator launches late this month

May 9, 2025

News/Whitethorn Games

Upcoming relaxing first-person game Spray Paint Simulator seems pretty darn satisfying. I’ve previously described it as PowerWash Simulator (which I am slightly obsessed with), but in reverse: instead of spraying water, you’re spraying paint! Players will soon be able to start their own business and become the best spray painter…

Gadget Review: Corsair Void Wireless V2 Headset

May 7, 2025

Gadget/Gadget Review/Hardware/Hardware Review

Corsair tends to punch above its weight, offering good quality equipment tuned heavily towards gaming applications that feel like they should cost more than they do. The Void Wireless v2 Gaming Headset is a good example of this. For the RRP of around AUD$200 or so, you’re getting a lot.…

Publisher eastasiasoft is launching five games this month

May 7, 2025

eastasiasoft/News

Eastasiasoft has announced its full game slate this month (May 2025), including five titles for PC and/or consoles. Most of these games have already been announced, but this is confirmation of specific release dates. The five games the publisher will release this month are Submarine Survivor, Moe Waifu H Push-Box,…

Review: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sony PlayStation 5)

May 6, 2025

JRPG/Reviews/Sony PlayStation 5

One of my first observations about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, was that it was very, very French. Having no idea about the developer prior to playing it, I immediately said to myself, “This is a French game.” Then I saw all the jokes about it being a “J’RPG” and realised…

Review: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (Sony PlayStation 5)

May 5, 2025

Reviews/RPG/Sony PlayStation 5

The original release of The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion is still very playable on a lot of devices. It is (or, at least, it was) readily available on Game Pass. I haven’t checked that since the release of Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Remastered, but I assume it’s been replaced now. Either way,…

The catch-up coffee: May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

catch-up coffee/News

Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. I will bring you the best news you may have missed with each issue. Grab the biggest mug you’ve got, fill it with your favourite brew, and catch up with us (and our favourite news anchor, Dee Dee)!…

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Reviews

Review: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Three Kingdoms Expansion (Sony PlayStation 5)

May 12, 2025

I prefer playing games on consoles, as a rule of thumb. I’ve said this often enough, but to repeat the reason for…

Review: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sony PlayStation 5)

May 6, 2025

One of my first observations about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, was that it was very, very French. Having no idea about the…

Review: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (Sony PlayStation 5)

May 5, 2025

The original release of The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion is still very playable on a lot of devices. It is (or, at least,…

Review: Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics (Nintendo Switch)

May 1, 2025

There are few things that I enjoy more than a good retro games collection. Sure, emulation exists and it’s not going anywhere…

Videos

Podcast-in-Video: Getting nostalgic for Xenogears

December 6, 2023

Xenogears is an all-time classic, but the question is… could something like that even be made again today? That’s what we discuss…

Podcast-in-Video: The games we loved through 2023

December 5, 2023

As it is the last month of the year, it’s time to look back at all the games that were released this…

Interview with the producer and director of Dragon Quest Monsters Dark Prince by DigitallyDownloaded.net

Podcast-in-Video: The big game releases in December

December 5, 2023

Apologies that we’ve been absent from uploading these videos. Various technical issues prevented us from doing a video version of the podcast,…

Podcast-in-Video: The games we wouldn’t play on the train

September 7, 2023

Got a Nintendo Switch? At some stage you’ve probably taken it out in public. After all, gaming on the go is very…

Interviews

DigitallyDownloaded.net reviews Fantasian Neo Dimension

We got to Q & A the JRPG legend, Hironobu Sakaguchi, about Fantasian

January 30, 2025

It’s not every day that you get to interview one of your heroes, but that was certainly the case when I got…

A screenshot of the three leaders in Romance of the Three Kingdom 8 Remake.

Launch interview: On remaking Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII

October 24, 2024

The remake of Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII is now out in the wild, and it is a very good game.…

A 4X game about… a failing empire? An interview with JG Games

October 3, 2024

Most 4X and empire-building strategy games are focused on building an empire up. Starting from humble roots and then carefully managing the…

Bringing fine art to video games: An interview with Nomada Creative Director, Conrad Roset

September 24, 2024

So much of Neva, as well as its predecessor, Gris, comes down to Conrad Roset, the Creative Director of Nomada Studio, and…

Gadgets

by Matt

May 7, 2025

Gadget/Gadget Review/Hardware/Hardware Review

Gadget Review: Corsair Void Wireless V2 Headset

Corsair tends to punch above its weight, offering good quality equipment tuned heavily towards gaming applications that feel like they should cost more than they do. The Void Wireless v2 Gaming Headset is a good example of this. For the RRP of around AUD$200 or so, you’re getting a lot. First and foremost, it is an enormously convenient headset. Gaming…

Gadget/Gadget Review/Hardware/Hardware Review

Gadget Review: H2O Audio’s RIPT Lite earbuds

H2O Audio’s RIPT Lite earbuds promise a lot: Noise cancelling, sweat-proof earbuds designed for use while you’re exercising, at a very affordable price. You can naturally use them for any device that supports a Bluetooth connection, so after the gym session you can then zone out with your Nintendo Switch,…